Lo-and-behold, Hagerty’s The Amelia finally returns! The event that will be held between February 29 and March 3 this year will see the Chairman and CEO of NASCAR’s winningest team appear as a distinguished guest. For anyone trying to guess who it is, Rick Hendrick will be an honoree this year at The Amelia, which is an annual car collector event set to take place at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. And not just that, the team owner will also display iconic cars from his collection.

Honoree Rick Hendrick to look back on his 40 years in NASCAR

Hendrick is going to exhibit various exquisite collection of cars, ranging from his racing days too. However, the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 prepared for the 2023-24 Hours of Le Mans will certainly be the main attraction. In addition to that, the veteran team owner will also steer the ship to reportedly showcase other iconic models from their four decades’ worth of race participation. Speaking about it, Hendrick seemed delighted to be back at the Hagerty’s The Amelia. He also extended his respect toward other guests gracing the event.

“For my entire life, I’ve loved automobiles and racing. The Amelia is truly a celebration of both of those passions,” Rick Hendrick said. “The list of past honorees is filled with names I respect and admire, and it’s incredibly humbling to be mentioned in the same breath. The wonderful success our organization has enjoyed has only been possible because of the many, many people who helped build it over the years. I look forward to experiencing The Amelia and sharing this very special honor with all of them,” the team owner further added.

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In 1996, entrepreneur and car collector Bill Warner established The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Inspired by the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, Warner aimed to create a Florida-based classic car show that would honor automotive excellence. Over time, this gained immense popularity and heavy funds kept flowing in, adding to its grandeur.

Hagerty, a well-known name in the automotive world, acquired The Amelia in 2021, and hence its current name. Racing legends like Jacky Ickx, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Bobby Rahal, Sam Posey, and Hurley Haywood previously served as Honoree to this event. However, this year Rick Hendrick’s presence will be extra special. After all, it’s not everyday that one turns 40.

HMS: A success story of great drivers and manufacturers!

The Hendrick Motorsports is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is believed that no other team is as consistent as them. They currently boast eminent names like Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, William Byron, and Alex Bowman in their roster. The team has continued to prove why they’re special. HMS served as a dream come true opportunity for many world-class racers throughout the years. Placed high in the NASCAR list as the team with most wins, they certainly intend to continue doing that for years to come.

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Not only drivers, the HMS serves over millions of customers as one of the primary vehicle manufacturing company in the country. Rick Hendrick believes that it requires a small army to build state-of-the-art racing cars. And to further prove that point, the organization is said to employ over thousand employees across 13 states, and 130 retail franchises, collision centers, and accessories distributor installers. With the available resources and experience he has over the years, Hendrick particularly plans to revolutionize stock car racing world.